yedwards42

yedwards42 BSN, MSN

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  1. Bachelors in Accounting to LPN

    yedwards42 replied to KayNP's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have my Bachelor's in Health Science with a minor in Business (and was a Senior Financial Analyst for 16 years). Though I had a great paying job, I was always curious about if I should of pursued...

  2. Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2013

    yedwards42 replied to kmleonard4's topic in California Nursing

    You're welcome Miss Beee! Your plan sounds good. Do as well as you can in your remaining classes (and if you can take another easy course or more to increase your GPA by all means do so)....

  3. Can somebody help me correct my spellings/grammars pls about a pt harassing me!

    yedwards42 replied to babeblue's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I like missmollie's letter - well written and detailed enough, though

  4. Those hard clinical days....

    yedwards42 replied to I♥Scrubs's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I read your post and while it started off rough (how the patient was rude/mean to you) I smiled at the end. You put yourself in his shoes and tried to not take his actions/words personally. Each...

  5. Well, pre-reqs are officially over!

    yedwards42 replied to ~Melissa~'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi ~ Congrats on finishing your pre-req's! Some weight has been lifted off your shoulders. If the deadline is June 1, when are decisions made (late Fall)? In the meantime, go celebrate with a nice...

  6. Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2013

    yedwards42 replied to kmleonard4's topic in California Nursing

    Hi MissBeee, Just some general information regarding your post and my tips on applying to SMU. If you have a GPA of atleast 3.0 or higher on your last 60 units I encourage you to apply to SMU. Of...

  7. Denied for a mistake made by the University

    yedwards42 replied to meganko27's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi ~ I read your post and I would DEFINITELY try to resolve this with the Director of Admissions like you are or someone in upper management. The mistake/oversight is theirs and they didn't contact...

  8. Completed my RN-BSN program....

    yedwards42 replied to Dazglue's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Congratulations! You must be thrilled (and relieved you're done). Go celebrate.

  9. Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2013

    yedwards42 replied to kmleonard4's topic in California Nursing

    Sure, Biscuit1987. Chat

  10. I got it!!!!

    yedwards42 replied to uRNmyway's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations - way to

  11. Willing to move anywhere do anything!

    yedwards42 replied to MichaelMcKinney's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hi ~ I'm not sure what state you live (California)? Samuel Merritt University (Oakland, CA) accepts applications with a cummulative GPA of your last 60 units of 3.0 for ABSN/ELMSN programs and for...

  12. Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2013

    yedwards42 replied to kmleonard4's topic in California Nursing

    Hi Biscuit1987, I sent you a PM. Thank you for your post and inspiration to me and our cohort - it means a lot! Chat with you

  13. Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2013

    yedwards42 replied to kmleonard4's topic in California Nursing

    Hi Biscuit, Thank you for your kind compliment! I can see your honesty, dedication and compassion in your posts - I know you will do very well in the program and as a nurse! When you feel...

  14. Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2013

    yedwards42 replied to kmleonard4's topic in California Nursing

    Hi Biscuit, I'm sorry the first few days have been a little bumpy/overwhelming. This is understandable, as it's a one year accelerated program. I hear the first six months are tough: weekly tests,...

  15. Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2013

    yedwards42 replied to kmleonard4's topic in California Nursing

    Hi Biscuit! Thanks for checking in with us. How were your first two days? Is everyone excited and already digging in? By the way, if you see "Nisha" please tell her yedwards says "hello". I met...

  16. ACLS class as a student? good or pointless?

    yedwards42 replied to procrastinator911's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Many jobs I see posted, say ACLS and/or PALS required. The school I'm attending next month for ABSN (Samuel Merritt University) suggests you take these courses during or shortly after the program....

  17. Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2013

    yedwards42 replied to kmleonard4's topic in California Nursing

    Hi kmcf - Sure, I sent you a PM - check your inbox. See you on

  18. Stressed out and discouraged... post BA, pre-nursing student woes

    yedwards42 replied to lindsayinabox's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi ~ I think you're very smart looking at ABSN and Entry level MSN (ELMSN) programs. Reason being, many hospitals have been and will continue to post jobs that say "Bachelor's RN degree strongly...

  19. Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2013

    yedwards42 replied to kmleonard4's topic in California Nursing

    Hi rdas, and lolabean, I will send you a PM here (check your inbox folder) with the FB link as I can't post it here. I'm not sure why you are having trouble finding the FB page - as others are...

  20. TEAS Test Prep Course, East Bay-California

    yedwards42 replied to Olgy Brooks's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I've seen these courses - I believe they are with or thru Cal State East Bay? Anyway, I was going to enroll in one, however, I decided to go to the library and get a Math book to review (fundamentals...

  21. Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2013

    yedwards42 replied to kmleonard4's topic in California Nursing

    Hi vhd13, Glad you found the allnurses website. Being you're number 2 on the waitlist, I hope you get into San Mateo. People do cancel or change their minds, so periodically check in with SMU...

  22. First Informal Interview as an MSN-Ed

    yedwards42 replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats, Tait! You worked hard and earned it. What a good feeling

  23. Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2013

    yedwards42 replied to kmleonard4's topic in California Nursing

    Congrats, scwater22! There are loads of SMU Facebook groups - though ours for Oakland is there. It's titled Samuel Merritt University - ABSN Oakland - Class of 2014. I will PM you my name also -...

  24. TEAS review course / prep course in LA?

    yedwards42 replied to Theone40's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Hi ~ I'm in Northern California, though are you looking for review in a specific subject? Have you purchased the ATI/TEAS V study manual? The topics in the ATI/TEAS V manual are what is covered on...

  25. My NCLEX Passing Story!

    yedwards42 replied to emerjensee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wonderful - congratulations! Your preparation and study habits through school really helped you ace the NCLEX. Very inspiring and